Rome & Fig
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Rome & Fig has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Rome & Fig trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator fixed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Water draining into metal pan at soda box dispenser.
29-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On plastic containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in bulk flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop wine inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has no hot water. Owner repaired sink water reached 85F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a cart blocking it.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pan in reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner removed knife and placed knife at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Empolee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Empolee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Empolee washed onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth towel used to cover raw chicken. Chef removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside fries. Chef removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink stored on reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee drinking from glass with no lid. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature. Chef placed fish under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested ppm of chlorine. Management refilled bucket re-tested at 100 Pom of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed drink and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid stored in reach in cooler. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and wall. Chef removed and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator education packet with copy of clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has fish sitting inside it. Chef removed and properly stored fish. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line has old food debris. Chef cleaned out gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has old food debris. Chef cleaned out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line is blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar,flour. Chef removed bowels and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by mop sink.
16-46-4
43
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and pans. Chef removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Manager adde proper labeling to bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rome & Fig last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rome & Fig on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rome & Fig?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rome & Fig.
How does Rome & Fig compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Rome & Fig most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Rome & Fig's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rome & Fig have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rome & Fig means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rome & Fig inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rome & Fig is inspected around two times per year on average.
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